Medicare Part D Workshop by SAIL October 24
SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing the 2014 Updates to Medicare Part D 9-11 a.m. Thursday, October 24 at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. … Read More
Knights Finish Regular Season with Back-to-Back Wins
Final victory not as dominate as hoped for by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After finishing disappointingly with two losses and one tie at the Mattoon soccer tournament the week before, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond soccer team rebounded by ending their regular season with back-to-back wins against Altamont and the Mattoon Green Wave JV team. The Knights travelled to Altamont a week ago Monday and got off to a slow start but managed to take a 2-1 lead going into the half. In the latter portion of the game, the Knights’ offense got a boost, scoring three goals. … Read More
Woman Falls From Second Story Window at Mason Point, Dies
Dementia patient opens window, exits room by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com An elderly woman residing at Mason Point and who suffered from dementia, was found dead Friday, October 4 after appearing to have exited out a window of the second floor of the Collins building, which houses those with Alzheimer’s and other similar degenerative diseases, according to Moultrie County deputy coroner Dave Reed and Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Sims. … Read More
After Post-Season Dust Settles, Harlin Lone Area Golfer Onto State
OV junior earns trip after playoff by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Four area golf teams competed at various post-season golf competitions this past week. Emerging from the dust to compete at the state series is lone female Paige Harlin of Okaw Valley High School. Area results are as follows: … Read More
Not Surrendering Hope in Dark Times
by Dan Hagen NP Columnist And then there’s that moment when you’re reading along in a good book, and you’re surprised by one of your own quotes. “I guess I treated the whole thing like a big advertising campaign,” Stan Lee said. “I wanted to give the product — which was Marvel Comics, and myself in a way — a certain personality.” That’s from a 1983 interview I did with Lee published in David Anthony Kraft’s Comics Interview magazine, and cited in Sean Howe’s book “Marvel Comics: The Untold Story.” … Read More
First Baptist Collects Pajamas and Stuffed Animals for Area Children
Collection to Serve Kids in DOVE shelters by Jake Dilley Reporting in Sullivan Jackie Godfrey’s passion for helping others shone recently when she and other members of the First Baptist Church in Sullivan collected pajamas and stuffed animals for children in DOVE shelters. DOVE is an affiliation of religious organizations and volunteers that offer social services to those in need. Through well-organized programs and services, DOVE aids those dealing with societal problems and needs. Godfrey says she first got the idea to spearhead the pajama and stuffed animal collection from watching Oprah. … Read More
McElroy Featured at Kidsfest in Sullivan Tues.
Former NFL player and chaplain to the Chicago Bears Ray McElroy will be the featured speaker at Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Kidsfest. McElroy will visit six area schools, including Sullivan Middle School next Tuesday, and provide an inspirational message about nutrition and fitness. … Read More
Art Club Workshop Saturday
The fourth Sullivan Art Club workshop will be held on 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, October 19. The presenter, artist Becky Marcussin, will lead and guide participants in the use of pastels. Marcussin holds a B.A. and M.A. in studio art from Eastern Illinois University. She has begun her 17th year as an adjunct faculty member at Lake Land College in Mattoon. In addition, she teaches in her studio and at ARC. … Read More
Lancers Fall In Three-Set Marathon to Titans in LOVC Championship
Long third set finally ends 33-31 by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter For the third time in the last month, Tri-County and Arthur-Lovington squared off in volleyball and just as in their prior meetings, there was something big up for grabs. Last time it was the championship game of the Arcola Invite, this time it was the LOVC tournament crown. … Read More
Food Drive at Oktoberfest This Weekend
Members of the public may drop off canned goods at the United Way Tent on the square during Oktoberfest 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. The first 40 people to donate 10 lbs of food or a $10 donation will receive a chili cook-off ticket. … Read More